Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Waterloo: Fees, Living Costs, Test Scores, Visa Process, Work during Study, Entry Requirements.

University of Waterloo MS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence dates, fees, eligibility etc.

Waterloo, OntarioLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1957established year
35156enrollment
Public
Partner [3 Courses]
7.8/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)

1 year
Part Time
Co Op & On Campus
Ranked #34 out of 103 by QS Global Ranking 2025

$40,800 /Yr

CA$55,890 /Yr
44 Students Applied
17 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For May 2026 Intake - Nov 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$40800 (CAD 55890)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$8322 (CAD 11400)
Food$3373 (CAD 4620)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2022$30432 (CAD 41688)
2021$24854 (CAD 34046)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake Jul 1, 2025
Application Deadline For May 2026 Intake Nov 1, 2025
Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake Jan 15, 2026
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Direct entry into the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) program is only available through the part-time option.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Details
Academic Requirement

Honors Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data science | computer science | statistics | mathematics or a related field, with a minimum overall average of 78%.

English Language Proficiency Score
  • TOEFL iBT : 100 with minimum score of 26 in writing and speaking both.
  • IELTS : 7.0 with minimum score of 7 in writing and speaking both.
  • PTE : 68 with minimum score of 65 in writing and speaking both.
Documents Required
  • Copy of passport/visa (if available)
  • Letters of Recommendation (While two recommendations are required, you may submit a third if you feel it would provide another perspective, Include at least one current or former professor)
  • Statement of Purpose (address why you are interested in pursuing a degree in master of data science and artificial intelligence )
  • Academic Transcript(Official Only)
  • Scores on the English Proficiency Test
  • Resume/CV
Application Fees 125 CAD
Application Link Application Link
Interview Video Interviews

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

125

Application Fees


Ranking

2025

QS World University logo
Data Science and Analytics 34 out of 103 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 5 in Canada 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
International Student Entrance Scholarship10000Admission average of 90% or above will be considered

Programs Comparison

ranking# 34 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 273 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
application--
exam scoresIELTS - 7.5/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 100/120IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesJul 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake)
Nov 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For May 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake)
Apr 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake)
Feb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
University of Waterloo Merit ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeAwards
Waterloo Women in Mathematics Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,190/Yr$3,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
UWaterloo Millennium Graduate BursaryScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeBursary
Hira and Renu Ahuja International Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 7,300/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Waterloo Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Ontario Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 7,300/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific

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  • TOEFL: 100
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  • PTE: 60
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st Jan 2025)
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  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
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